At 15:30, the clock struck Beijing and the third round of the Central League was rekindled with Gusu Dongwu and Liaoning Shenyang City battling it out on the pitch.
Although Gusu Dongwu lost their first match of the new season, they are now in the middle of the table with 1 win and 1 loss after a penalty kick against Guizhou in the last round of the league. Liaoning Shenyang City, on the other hand, are on the verge of their first win of the season after a 2-1 comeback victory over Beijing Polytechnic in the last round.
In this game, both teams sent a full Chinese squad. In the first half, both teams played back and forth, and although the offense was a bit dull, the defense was extremely fierce. In the 67th minute, Shi Zhe opened the door for Gusu Dongwu with a header.
As the match came to a close, both teams adjusted their tactics to try and change the score. Liaoning Shenyang City had scored a goal, but the referee's whistle put an end to the goal, ruling out offside.
